A child is exhibiting anxious behaviors and the therapist works to reconcile internal conflicts within the child based on early experiences with parents in order to develop more adaptive behaviors. What is the theory the therapist is working with?

A. maturation
B. psychosexual development
C. psychosocial development
D. behaviorism


Answer: B

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